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1. Which of the following goods are included to estimate food inflation i

Which of the following goods are included to estimate food inflation in India?

1. Wheat
2. Paddy
3. Tobacco
4. Sugar

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1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

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Food inflation in India is typically estimated using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) sub-group called ‘Food and Beverages’. This group includes various food items. Let’s examine the given options:
1. Wheat: A staple food grain, definitely included.
2. Paddy: The raw form of rice, a staple food grain, definitely included.
3. Tobacco: A non-food item (comes under ‘Pan, Tobacco and Intoxicants’ in CPI), not included in food inflation estimation.
4. Sugar: A processed food item (comes under ‘Sugar and Confectionery’), definitely included.
Therefore, items 1, 2, and 4 are included in estimating food inflation, while item 3 (Tobacco) is not.

Food inflation metrics like CPI Food and Beverages track price changes for items meant for consumption as food. Non-food items like tobacco are excluded.

The CPI Food and Beverages group covers a wide range of items including cereals and products, meat and fish, egg, edible oils and fat, fruits, vegetables, pulses and products, sugar and confectionery, spices, non-alcoholic beverages, and prepared meals.

2. Kumar used to eat 30 samosas in a month when the price of each samosa

Kumar used to eat 30 samosas in a month when the price of each samosa was ₹12. When the price of samosa increased to ₹15 per piece, he eats only 20 samosas a month. What is the price elasticity of demand for samosa by Kumar ?

1.33

1.00

0.75

0.08

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Price Elasticity of Demand (Ed) is calculated as the absolute value of the ratio of the percentage change in quantity demanded to the percentage change in price.
Initial Price (P1) = ₹12, Initial Quantity (Q1) = 30 samosas
New Price (P2) = ₹15, New Quantity (Q2) = 20 samosas
Change in Quantity (ΔQ) = Q2 – Q1 = 20 – 30 = -10
Change in Price (ΔP) = P2 – P1 = 15 – 12 = 3
Percentage change in quantity demanded = (ΔQ / Q1) * 100 = (-10 / 30) * 100 = -33.33%
Percentage change in price = (ΔP / P1) * 100 = (3 / 12) * 100 = 25%
Price Elasticity of Demand (Ed) = |(Percentage change in quantity demanded) / (Percentage change in price)| = |-33.33% / 25%| = |-1.333…| = 1.33

The price elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a good to a change in its price. A value greater than 1 indicates elastic demand.

The calculation uses the initial price and quantity as the base for percentage changes. The result of 1.33 suggests that the demand for samosas is elastic for Kumar, meaning a 1% increase in price leads to a more than 1% decrease in quantity demanded.

3. Which of the following statements about employment situation in India

Which of the following statements about employment situation in India according to periodic Labour Force Survey 2017-18 is/are correct ?

1. Construction sector gave employ- ment to nearly one-tenth of urban male workforce in India
2. Nearly one-fourth of urban female workers in India were working in manufacturing sector
3. One-fourth of rural female workers in India were engaged in the agri- culture sector

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2 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Let’s evaluate each statement based on Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2017-18 data:
1. Construction sector gave employment to nearly one-tenth of urban male workforce in India: According to PLFS 2017-18, the share of the construction sector in the urban male workforce was approximately 10.7%. So, this statement is correct.
2. Nearly one-fourth of urban female workers in India were working in manufacturing sector: According to PLFS 2017-18, the share of the manufacturing sector in the urban female workforce was approximately 14.2%. This is significantly less than one-fourth (25%). So, this statement is incorrect.
3. One-fourth of rural female workers in India were engaged in the agriculture sector: According to PLFS 2017-18, the share of the agriculture sector (including forestry and fishing) in the rural female workforce was approximately 61.5%. This is much higher than one-fourth (25%). So, this statement is incorrect.
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.

The PLFS 2017-18 data showed construction as a significant employer for urban males (around 10%), while agriculture remained the dominant sector for rural females (over 60%). Manufacturing’s share in urban female employment was much lower than 25%.

PLFS is conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) and is a key source of data on employment and unemployment in India. The 2017-18 report was the first annual report of the PLFS.

4. 2011 Census has divided the working population of India into four majo

2011 Census has divided the working population of India into four major categories. Which one of the following is NOT one of them ?

Cultivators

Domestic workers

Household industrial workers

Agricultural Labourers

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The 2011 Census of India classifies the total population into Main Workers, Marginal Workers, and Non-workers. Main workers are further classified based on their economic activity. The four major categories used for classifying workers based on occupation in the Indian Census are Cultivators, Agricultural Labourers, Workers in Household Industry, and Other Workers. Domestic workers are a type of occupation that falls under the “Other Workers” category and are not listed as one of the four major classification categories for the entire workforce.

The four main occupational categories used in the Census for classifying workers are Cultivators, Agricultural Labourers, Household Industry Workers, and Other Workers.

‘Other Workers’ include all government servants, municipal employees, teachers, factory workers, mining workers, plantation workers, commercial employees, those engaged in trade, transport, banking, communication, construction, public administration, defence services, domestic servants (domestic workers), etc. who are not Cultivators, Agricultural Labourers, or Household Industry Workers.

6. Which one of the following statements about the Acacia tree is/are cor

Which one of the following statements about the Acacia tree is/are correct ?

1. It has a long shallow root system which enables it to find moisture
2. It has thorny leaves to prevent water loss
3. It has wide crown so the foliage can absorb the maximum Sunlight

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1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

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All three statements about the Acacia tree are correct as adaptations for survival in arid/semi-arid and open environments.

1. A long shallow root system allows rapid absorption of infrequent surface rainfall common in dry areas.
2. Thorny stems/branches (often associated with leaves) deter herbivores, which is crucial for survival in environments where plant resources are scarce. While the phrasing “thorny leaves to prevent water loss” is botanically imprecise, thorns protect the plant, including its water-containing parts (leaves), indirectly contributing to survival in a water-limited environment. Also, reduced leaf size is a key adaptation for water loss prevention, often found in arid Acacias.
3. A wide crown maximizes light capture in open habitats like savannas, allowing for efficient photosynthesis when water is available.

Acacia species exhibit a range of adaptations depending on their specific environment, but the characteristics listed are common in many Acacias found in arid and semi-arid regions and savannas globally, helping them survive dry spells, intense sunlight, and herbivory.

7. Which one of the following does NOT illustrate the importance of the C

Which one of the following does NOT illustrate the importance of the Coral Reef ?

They provide employment to the people

They supply building materials

They protect shoreline from storms

They protect communities from earthquakes

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Protecting communities from earthquakes does NOT illustrate the importance of coral reefs.

Coral reefs are biological structures that provide ecological services such as habitat for marine life, coastal protection by acting as natural breakwaters against waves and storms, and economic benefits through tourism and fisheries (employment). Earthquakes are geological events caused by tectonic plate movements and are not related to coral reefs.

Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that support high biodiversity. Their structural complexity helps dissipate wave energy, reducing erosion and damage to coastlines during storms and tsunamis. They also form the basis of lucrative industries like fishing and tourism.

8. A long narrow stretch of sand and/or shingle with one end attached to

A long narrow stretch of sand and/or shingle with one end attached to the mainland is called

Sand spit

Sand bar

Sand dune

Tombolo

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A long narrow stretch of sand and/or shingle with one end attached to the mainland is called a sand spit.

A spit is a depositional landform found along coasts, formed by the deposition of sediment carried by longshore drift. It extends from the land into the sea, often with a curved or hooked end.

A sand bar is a submerged or partially submerged ridge of sand. A sand dune is a hill of sand formed by wind. A tombolo is a spit or bar connecting an island to the mainland or to another island.

9. Natural Population Change is calculated by

Natural Population Change is calculated by

subtracting the death rate from the birth rate

multiplying the death rate with the birth rate

adding the death rate with the birth rate

subtracting the birth rate from the death rate

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Natural population change is calculated by subtracting the death rate from the birth rate.

Natural population change refers to the difference between the number of births and the number of deaths in a population over a specific period, usually expressed per 1,000 people per year or as a percentage.

Total population change also includes net migration (immigration minus emigration). Natural population change accounts only for the impact of births and deaths on population size.

10. Which one of the following countries has suggested the name ‘Amphan’ t

Which one of the following countries has suggested the name ‘Amphan’ to the cyclone that devastated parts of West Bengal and Bangladesh in May 2020 ?

Bangladesh

Thailand

Maldives

India

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The name ‘Amphan’ for the cyclone that hit West Bengal and Bangladesh in May 2020 was suggested by Thailand.

The naming of tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean follows a list provided by 13 countries in the region (Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE, Yemen). Names are used sequentially from the list.

‘Amphan’ was the last name in the previous list of names established in 2004. It was followed by a new list of names. The word ‘Amphan’ (pronounced as ‘Um-pun’) is a Thai word meaning ‘sky’.